Rococo furnishings and interior design were characterized by graceful curves, intricate carvings, and luxurious materials, reflecting comfort and opulence. Signature furniture pieces were cabriole-legged chairs, giltwood consoles, and tufted sofas decorated with delicate floral motifs and ornamental scrollwork. The wealthiest homes embraced fully gilded finishes and hand-carved details. The middle class featured dark wood tones, machine-carved ornamentation, and floral-painted upholstery to create a more approachable version of Rococo luxury. As mass production and machine carving grew, it allowed for greater availability of these intricate designs, making Rococo Revival furniture more widespread than its 18th century counterpart.

Rococo Revival aesthetic grew beyond furnishings to wall and ceiling treatments, where plaster moldings, ceiling medallions, and hand-painted decorative motifs enriched interiors. Pastel hues such as powder blue, rose pink, and ivory remained popular, deeper Vicotorian bold tones like burgundy, emerald green, and royal blue were also sued, mainly in upholstery and drapery. In parlors and music rooms, fabric wall coverings and heavy curtains softened the room’s acoustics, the furnishings were arranged for conversation and social engagement. Ultimately, the Rococo Revival style represented a harmonious combination of historic French opulence and 19th century Victorian refinement, rebuilding American homes into elegant showcases of wealth, sophistication, and artistic craftsmanship.